Children's Dentistry

We Care About Kids!

At Hatch Dental, we thrill in making children of all ages excited
to visit their dentist. In our office, your child will receive the
latest technology delivered with concern, attentiveness, and
empathy. We aim to teach them proper dental habits and show them how
to keep their teeth healthy for life. We measure our success in
happy parents and children, because no child should grow up with
dental anxiety.

Choose Your Child's Dentist with the Same Care as Choosing Their
Pediatrician

Instilling good habits early, in an environment that's
comfortable and fun, is essential for a lifetime of good oral
health. It's important to be aware of the reasons children's teeth
can be very susceptible to cavities at a young age. Kids aren't able
to brush well on their own, so we encourage parents to be involved
in their child's daily dental care to ensure both thorough cleaning
and the development of proper dental habits. Acid increases the risk
of cavities when there is prolonged exposure. This can happen with
little kids that tend to "graze," or eat small meals throughout the
day. It can also happen when a tooth is not as clean as it should
be, stimulating acid production. The good news is that identifying
poor dietary and hygiene habits, along with applying a fluoride
varnish to the mineralizing teeth, can significantly reduce the
chance of your child having a cavity.

Catching Cavities While They're Small

DEXIS CariVu™ is a portable caries (cavity) detection device that
utilizes patented transillumination technology for the
identification of carious lesions and cracks. Transillumination
technology works in near-infrared light. Under these lighting
conditions, tooth enamel will appear transparent while porous
lesions will appear dark. Early detection of oral health issues is
the key to helping children grow up with all their own teeth and to
minimize the need for fillings and crowns. Dr. Hatch is dedicated to
providing your child with the best modern dentistry has to offer in
the way of protections and detections.

Prevent Childhood
Tooth Decay – the Easy Way!

We all know that the ability to
brush your teeth correctly is an acquired skill. Even with
meticulous brushing, the deep grooves behind your teeth are
sometimes missed. Dental sealants form a barrier between your
child's teeth and the consequences of improper brushing; a
protective layer that shields against bacteria, food acid, and
plaque formation. Fewer damaged teeth in childhood means a lifetime
of better oral health.

Here's how teeth are sealed: The tooth
(or teeth) is cleansed and sterilized. A thin white or clear plastic
coating is applied. The sealant is bonded in place with a curing
light. Without shots, drills, or removal of any tooth structure, the
whole treatment can be done in minutes. It's non-toxic and
effective. In the endeavor to protect your child's natural teeth,
dental sealants can't be beat!

Your entire family deserves a healthy smile! Give us a
call today at (608) 524-4775 to schedule a visit for everyone.